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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,273.40, 3,409.83 and 629.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,273.40, 3,409.83 and 629.78 is: 944.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,273.40 : 3,409.83 = 629.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,273.40/3,409.83 = 629.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,273.40x = 3,409.83 × 629.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,273.40x = 2,147,425.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,425.69/2,273.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 944.59

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